Eastside

Prep Time 3 mins
Assembly Time 2 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Description

Author: George Delgado
Location: New York City, NY, USA
Year Created: 2004

The Eastside refreshes the classic gin, citrus, and mint combination with muddled cucumber, creating a crisp, garden-fresh cocktail that's light and incredibly refreshing for warm months.

Base Spirit: Gin
Method: Shaken
Serving Size: 1

Ingredients
  • 2 fl oz Gin
  • 1 fl oz Lime Juice
  • 0.75 fl oz Simple Syrup (Click for Recipe)
  • 4 Cucumber Slices
  • 8 Mint Leaves
  • 1 Mint Sprig
Method
  1. 1

    Add mint leaves and three cucumber slices to a shaker.

  2. 2

    Using a muddler, gently muddle mint leaves in cucumber slices for 5-7 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add gin, lime juice, and simple syrup to shaker.

  4. 4

    Fill shaker with cubed ice.

  5. 5

    Shake for 10-20 seconds.

  6. 6

    Using a Hawthorne and fine mesh strainer, strain into a coupe glass.

  7. 7

    Garnish with remaining cucumber slice and mint sprig.

Find this recipe online: https://novelnightcaps.com/recipe/eastside-cocktail/